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American Carnage

Jeff Stein and Rowley Amato

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A podcast about the history of political violence in the United States, launching with a five-part series on the radical abolitionist John Brown. "My new favorite history podcast, a wonderful mixture of dramatic narrative and searching analysis." — Jeet Heer, national political correspondent for The Nation Episode 5 coming soon.
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This American Carnage

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THIS AMERICAN CARNAGE cuts through the flood of fake news to have an honest debate about the hottest political topics of the day. Is everything horrible? Is the nation like a runaway truck full of nitroglycerin headed for unavoidable disaster? Is it all a moot point since the rising seas will soon wash us away like Atlantic before us? Maybe- but you'll only know for sure if you tune in and embrace the carnage!
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In May 1858, a proslavery gang massacred 11 unarmed Free Staters in eastern Kansas. The incident sparked outrage, and led John Brown to embark one of his most daring exploits. The first of a two-part bonus series about John Brown's final months in Kansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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As John Brown and his men swing their steel broadswords on a moon-lit night, we look at the fierce debate among historians over whether even the most righteous forms of political violence can be justified. [Subscribers can get EARLY ACCESS to Episode Four, "No Ghost of a Distinction" by throwing $3 our way at American Carnage on Patreon.] Learn mor…
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What would you have been willing to do to free the slaves if you woke up tomorrow in early 19th Century America? Host and co-writer Jeff Stein is the White House economics reporter for The Washington Post. Co-writer Rowley Amato is an editor in New York City. Sophia Kurzius is our producer. Theme music by Ned Porter. “John Brown’s Body” performed b…
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[Audio quality tends to be better on head phones; apologies for any imperfections] In a fight to the death on the cold, harsh Kansas prairie, John Brown finds himself at odds with his fellow antislavery settlers. Quick correction: We refer in this episode to the Ruffian leader as "Benjamin Frank Stringfellow." It is in fact Benjamin Franklin String…
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On the heels of confirmation that the president is a regular listener, the gang puts forth a no holds barred attempt to deliver the most entertaining podcast ever - packed to the brim with Golden Girls personality tests and an A.I. expert who will attempt to combat Joe’s rampant anti-robotic tendencies and strange Star Wars aversion. ft. Asterios K…
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This week the gang welcomes back the Italian Rapscallions ‘Netty and the Mooch to discuss their latest investments and business ventures as well as the scientific implications of Trump’s announcement that the Moon is part of Mars. All this AND ... the unthinkable happens...we make FIRST CONTACT with the man, the myth, the leader - DON JON HIMSELF.F…
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In honor of this the most spiritual time of year, with many around the world celebrating Easter, Passover, Spring Equinox, Earth Day, 420 and Administrative Professionals Day - the gang once again solicits the wisdom and profundity of world-renowned spirituality consultant Xander Lander to help make sense of life, love, the 400+ page Mueller nothin…
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This week the educational merits of This American Carnage’s Online University come under intense scrutiny from the lyrical genius behind the Lion King, so the gang elicits legal expertise from Friend-of-the-Show Not-James Comey! Together, we discuss March Madness, pay-to-not play scholarships, and college basketball crime fiction (the new internati…
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This week the gang breaks down the upcoming state of our union and the intelligence of our intelligence community with a very special guest who can neither confirm, nor deny, he’s a Current Intelligence Agent who is Carefully Implying Alliances with a Certain Implied Agency while neither confirming (nor denying) anything - except for the fact that …
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**PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED** In this special, science-themed week of Carnage, the gang talks to “Deep Fungi”, a mushroom expert (and possible new addition to the previously non-existent Biology & Natural Sciences Department ) about the many beneficial attributes and mind-expanding properties of mushrooms, particularly the infamous ‘toadstool’ that bel…
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This week the gang presides over a gripping courtroom drama featuring Plaintiff/Defendant Anthony Michael Columbus Scaramucci, represented by Lawyer/Spouse Michael Avenatti, vs. Plaintiff/Defendant Papa John represented by Non-Lawyer/Spouse-Sexer: himself. All this AND legal jeopardy for Judge Joe on a special barely legal episode!…
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This week the gang tackles fake news, fake books, and fake anonymity in a week chock-a-block with no benefits for a doubted president. BUT- a very special, otherworldly LEAK OF THE WEEK Restores faith in the White House and faith in the fact that goes exist and voted actively for Donald Trump. All this AND Van Halen on a new This American Carnage!!…
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As a new NFL season begins ... the life of two-time loser John McCain comes to an end, and the Carnage crew half mourns at half mast - but are cheered up by one of the greatest speeches in American History. All this PLUS The Journalism school of This American Carnage DOT Edu (which we are legally required to mention is not an accredited university)…
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The gang meets to discuss ghoulish Rudy Guiliani’s epistemological meditations (truth isn’t truth) while defending Big T on Meet The Press, as well as the criminal slander of disgraced no-good liar Michael Cohen. Additionally, Luke explores in the lockerroom the nobility and national security implications of Trump’s kiss and no tell policy, and Joe…
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This week The gang is dispersed over fears the podcasts may be secretly recording, but they still manage to discuss the possibility of a Canine gaining security clearance. All this AND a new installment of the science report that’s sweeping the nation (according to the doctored newscast Tim showed us) on a deeply delayed This American Carnage!…
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In the wake of another historic week of summits and speeches, the gang discusses how to deal with the physiological strain of too much winning, starting with Big T’s Supreme Court nominee - Brett Kavanaugh, and the historic meeting in Helsinki. The gang also discusses the President’s latest oratorical masterpieces, including his speech ‘why it woul…
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Luke returns from his extended international trip/language immersion course in an airport hangar just in time to celebrate the nation’s most special birthday yet by rattling through the President’s many recent accomplishments including single-handedly reuniting families torn apart by Democrats, adding a new Supreme Court Justice, and much more. Pap…
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This week Luke confronts the source of his insider betting tip (BT) after learning his recent Vegas prop bet no longer looks like a sure thing, and gets an even better tip. The gang also discusses Trump's legendary husbandry of the most beautiful woman in the country (after Ivanka), Rudy's ongoing gaffes, and an upcoming tv pilot featuring two prom…
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Luke returns to the studio after a successful investment summit in Las Vegas with Dr Feelgood and Deep Dachshund Daddy, and is eager to recap Trump's many wins from the week prior. The gang also discusses the multiverse theory and the President's interdimensional wizardry, His Nobel Prize candidacy and the latest perverted domino to fall in the Tim…
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This week the gang is joined in studio by their trusted Carnie interns Mike & Alex, as well as Carnage Univ Fraternity sponsor Xander Lander, and joined on phone by Luke, who is on location chasing a big scoop where he is accompanied by Papa John, Deep Dox Daddy & Dr Ronnie "Ludes" Jackson. Together the gang discusses the week full of W's, includin…
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In this episode, Asterios is back and joins the gang in an emotional and sometimes tense discussion, reflecting the raw emotion of a turbulent, historic week. We discuss the events in Syria and DJT's powerful response, as well as the dissolution of Attorney-Client Privilege, TAC University's sexual politics, and *new* stings!…
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The gang welcomes an old friend and newly announced visiting professor - Deep Disappointment - to discuss Russian-American relations and the coincidental illness/poisonings of numerous Russian expats critical of Putin. We also get an update on the progress at the southern border (STOP DRUGS) and analyze Trump's brilliant use of casino economics to …
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This week the gang discusses The President's innovative new 'space force' project, updates on the wall, more cabinet-level upgrades/firings, and the pro-President school walk-out that the fake news media cannot get enough of. We also unveil and reach out to the winner of the TAC Tournament challenge, predict the fate of Don John Jr now that his wif…
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